Introduction
Located in the heart of the city of New Delhi, the
Lakshmi Narayan Temple is one of the major tourist attractions
of the city. Enchantingly carved depicting some of the
finest gems of Hindu theology, the Lakshmi Narayan Temple
was built in 1938 by Raja Baldev Das and is situated
on the western portion of Connaught Place, one of the
most important areas of the city of New Delhi.
History
The temple has an immense historical significance as
well. Built after a period of 6 years, the temple was
inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi who laid down the condition,
that the temple was not to be barred for entry to anyone
on the basis of caste and every individual especially
the untouchables would have as much a right of entry
to its sacred grounds as people from other castes. Built
by the Birla family of industrialists, one of the best-known
families of India, the temple is also known as the Birla
Temple.
Architecture
Built in the style of Orissa, the temple portrays a
rich influence of the north-Indian styles of architecture
as well. The entire complex is adorned with frescos
and paintings depicting scenes and narrating stories
from the major texts of Hinduism. Besides this, just
behind the temple is an artificial landscape with fountains
and waterfalls.
Religious Basis
The presiding deity of the temple is Lord Vishnu, Hinduism's
emblem of wealth and prosperity. However, the temple
is also home to a number of other shrines dedicated
to deities like Lord Shiva, Lord Ganesha and Hanuman.
The Vedic texts are also enshrined in the temple which
also houses a Buddha temple inside its premises. In
the northern portion of the temple lies the Geeta Bhavan,
dedicated to Lord Krishna.
Major Festivals
Though almost all the major Hindu festivals are celebrated
with equal fervor in the temple yet even among these,
Krishna Janmashtami and Deepawali are considered to
be of immense importance.
Nearby Places of Interest
One of the most important tourist attractions of Delhi,
the Lakshmi Narayan Temple ( Birla Mandir ) is located near a number
of other places of tourist interest which include:
- Red Fort
- Qutub Minar
- Lodhi Tomb and Gardens
- Bahai Temple
- Talkatora Gardens
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